Friday Night Frights: Hear Ghost Tales and See 'monsters Vs. Aliens' Free, Friday, 6:30 P.m.! It's the Family Fright Fest In King George! Info: 540/663-3861
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THURSDAY
"Green on the Screen: An Environmental Film Series," University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium. "The 11th Hour." Join a cast of celebrities, scientists and experts who explore what they perceive to be the dangerous state of the Earth's environment, and how we can fix damage already done. Sponsored by UMW Ecology Club and Rappahannock Sierra Club.
19th annual Candlelight Vigil, Stafford County Courthouse steps. Guest speakers, candle-lighting ceremony and open forum for anyone who has been affected by domestic violence. Sponsored by Rappahannock Council on Domestic Violence.
Wicked Woods Haunted Forest, 6220 Massey Road, Spotsylvania. 7 p.m. $15. Runs through Saturday. 540/895-5786.
Haunted Stories and Haunted Museum, Westmoreland County Museum, 43 Court Square, Montross. 6:30 p.m. Runs again tomorrow. 804/493-8440.
The Haunted Hill, 10400 Edenton Road, Partlow.
Incident at Froggy Bottom, Frog Level Farm, 234 West River Road, Aylett. Hay rides, campfire ghost stories, bizarre trails, mutants, zombies, illusion show, activities for all ages, 7-10 p.m. $5-$25. Runs through Saturday. 804/994-2200.
Movie, Library of Congress' Packard Campus, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. "The Last Gangster" (1937). When a notorious gangster gets out of prison, he vows revenge on the wife who left him. Starring Edward G. Robinson and James Stewart. 7:30 p.m. Free. Reservations, 540/827-1079, ext. 79994; loc.gov/film/filmnfr.html.
Fundraising Event, Cheeseburger in Paradise. Live jazz performance from students at Shirley Heim Middle School. A portion of dinner checks will go to benefit
Battlefield Boogie Dance Club, Liberty Center, 5801 Southpoint Center, Spotsylvania. Carolina beach music and shag dancing and lessons. 7 p.m. $3. 540/710-7467.
THEATER
"Knight of One Act Plays," Spotsylvania High School, 6975 Courthouse Road. "The Booby Trap" by Ed Monk and "The Ugly Duckling" by A.A. Milne. 7 p.m. $5. Runs through Oct. 30. 540/582-3882, ext. 5445.
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Riverside Center Dinner Theater, Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. Doors open at 6 p.m., performance begins
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FRIDAY
Songwriters' Showcase, Picker's Supply Concert Hall, 902 Caroline St. Original acoustic music from Thea Hopkins, Bob Gramann, Kat Mills and Guthrie Kennard. 8 p.m. Adults $10, students $5. 540/898-0611.
Family Fright Fest, Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. Ghost stories and screening of "Monsters vs. Aliens." 6:30 p.m. Free.
Benefit Dance, Feedlot Restaurant, 20017 Rogers Clark Blvd., Ruther Glen. Music by Casper. Sponsored by Caroline County Chamber of Commerce. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. 804/448-5264.
Movie, Library of Congress' Packard Campus, Culpeper. Double Feature: "Black Sunday" (1960): A Bavarian princess, burned at the stake with her lover for being a witch, comes to life after 300 years to enact the curse of revenge on her remaining family members. Italian with English subtitles. Starring Barbara Steele and John Richardson. "The Wicker Man" (1973): A police sergeant is called to an island village in search of a missing girl whom the locals claim never existed. Rated R, featuring nudity and sexual content. Starring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland. See Oct. 29 listing.
Haunted Stories and Haunted Museum, Westmoreland County Museum. See Oct. 29 listing.
The Haunted Hill, 10400 Edenton Road, Partlow.
Wicked Woods Haunted Forest, Spotsylvania. See Oct. 29 listing.
Fredericksburg Jaycees Haunted House, former Bogey's, 1380 Central Park Blvd. (next to old ice park). Doors open 7 p.m. Adults $8, children $5. Ends tomorrow. 540/371-6005; fburgjaycees.org.
"Hallow Him" Party, Lake of the Woods Church.
Haunted Heights Ghost Walks, The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron St., Dumfries. A walking tour of haunted Dumfries. 6:30-8 p.m. Adults $5, students $3. Runs again tomorrow. 703/221-2218.
Incident at Froggy Bottom, Frog Level Farm, Aylett.
Liberty Laughs Comedy Club, Liberty Center, 5801 Southpoint Center Blvd., Spotsylvania. Dinner 7 p.m. $10; show 8 p.m. $10. 540/710-7467; libertylanes.net.
Salsa Lessons and Dancing, Las Palmas Cafe, 707 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. 9 p.m. $5 before 10 p.m., $10 after. 540/372-7256.
Bellydance Show, Laziza Lebanese Restaurant, 4256 Plank Road. 8 p.m. Free. Runs again tomorrow. 540/548-4555.
Bellydancing, Aladin Mediterranean Restaurant, 2032 Plank Road, Fredericksburg. 11 p.m. Free. 540/372-7755.
CONCERT
"Songs From the Disney Treasure Chest," Chancellor's Village, A Senior Lifestyle Community, 12100 Chancellor's Village Drive. Performance by voice students of Roberson's Music. 7 p.m. Free. 540/752-8269.
THEATER
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Oct. 29 listing.
"Knight of One Act Plays," Spotsylvania High School. See Oct. 29 listing.
"Anatol," Chancellor High School, 6300 Harrison Road. A comedy about a young man's complicated involvement with three different women. With improv games presented by "The Red Box," Chancellor's improv comedy group. 7 p.m. $5. 540/786-2606.
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SATURDAY
Halloween Costume Party, Feedlot Restaurant, 20017 Rogers Clark Blvd., Ruther Glen. 7 p.m.-midnight. 804/632-0840.
Farm History, Prince William Forest Park, Triangle. Guided 1.5-mile walk to the Taylor Farm site. 1 p.m.
Autumn Leaf Excursion train ride. Ride on open cars that railroad workers used in the 1930s and 1940. Trains will depart from the Rappahannock Chapter, National Railway Historical Society's site at 11700 Main St., Spotsylvania County Industrial Park, for a 40-minute round trip ride through the autumn foliage along Deep Run Spur. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Donations accepted. 540/903-0631; rcnrhs.com.
Second annual Sunken Well Fall Pumpkin Festival, behind The Sunken Well, 720 Littlepage St. Bake sale, face painting, games, raffle, children's costume and pumpkin judging. Tickets can be purchased at The Sunken Well or Snead's Farm for $10. Benefits Micah Ecumenical Ministries. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 540/479-4116. (In case of rain, alternate site will be at the Otter House Restaurant 1005 Princess Anne St.)
40th Volksmarch, Motts Run Reservoir, 6000 River Road. A 3- or 6-mile non-competitive walk. Start between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.; finish by 4 p.m. Free.
Historical Haunts, Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Westmoreland. Ghost tours, pumpkin painting, crafts, 18th-century fortune teller, refreshments. Bring
Outdoor Spook-tacular, Eastland United Methodist Church, 10718 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. Prizes, food, games. For tween/teens. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 540/898-6430.
Fredericksburg Fall Family Festival, Spotsylvania Towne Centre. Petting zoo, hay rides, door prizes, games, candy. Sponsored by Spotsylvania Towne Centre, WFLS and Spotswood Baptist Church. 5-8 p.m. Free. 540/898-0757.
Fall Harvest Fun Run, Freedom Middle School, 7315 Smith Station Road. 5K run, one-mile run, "Spooky Sprint," and a costume contest. 8 a.m. Registration prices vary by event. 540/548-1030.
Fifth annual Charity Chili Cook-off, Earlyhouse, 3998 Yanceyville Road, Louisa. Music by John Kiefer Band and Rockslide, DJ music, horseshoe tournament, children's entertainment, chili cook-off. Noon-5 p.m. Adults $10, ages 4-12 $5. Benefits National Kidney Foundation. 540/967-1832.
Craft Fair, Colonial Forge High School, 550 Courthouse Road, Stafford. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $1. Benefits athletic programs at the school. 402/650-5630;
Email: kathtej@aol.com.
Trade Show/Fun Festival, Caroline County Fairgrounds. Trade show, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; corn maze, hay rides, farm animals, costume contest, trick or treating.
Movie, Library of Congress' Packard Campus, Culpeper. "Alien" (1979): A mining ship, investigating a suspected SOS, lands on a distant planet. The crew discovers some strange creatures and investigates. Rated R for sci-fi violence/gore and language. Starring Sigourney Weaver and Tom Skerritt. See Oct. 29 listing.
Harvest Festival, Craigs Baptist Church, 14123 W. Catharpin Road, Spotsylvania. Food, games, moon bounce, hay rides. 2-8 p.m. 540/854-5284.
Open House, Belmont Fire and Rescue Station. 2-6 p.m. Sponsored by Chancellor Volunteer Fire and Rescue and Spotsylvania Volunteer Fire Department. 703/850-4281.
Halloween Costume Contest, Ingleside Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove. 2 p.m. Free tasting. 804/224-8687.
Exhibit Opening: "Picturing Health: Norman Rockwell and the Art of Illustration," Gari Melchers Home and Studio, 224 Washington St., Falmouth. Features 11 original paintings by Rockwell. Adults $10, students $5. Runs through Jan. 31. 540/654-1015; garimelchers.org.
Halloween Lock-In, Gamerz, 411 Chatham Heights Road, Stafford. Game all night. Adults $10, children under 18 $20. Doors are locked at midnight. Runs 9 p.m. Saturday-8 a.m. Sunday. 540/479-6140.
Harvest Festival, Hartwood Winery, 345 Hartwood Road. Wine tastings, hors d'oeuvres, live music, hay rides, pony rides, moon bounce, face painting, guest winery. Adults $12, children free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 540/752-4893; hartwoodwinery.com.
Second annual Tricks for Treats Pawty, starts at Dog Krazy, 1011 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. 3-5 p.m. $5. To raise funds for Puppies Behind Bars. Pre-register. 540/373-4168.
Fall Hayride, Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. Ride through the forest and look for wildlife. 1 p.m. $3/person, $8/family. Reservations, 540/663-3861.
Halloween Cemetery Tour. Meet the Trolley at
The Haunted Hill, 10400 Edenton Road, Partlow.
Wicked Woods Haunted Forest, Spotsylvania. See Oct. 29 listing.
Fredericksburg Jaycees Haunted House. See Oct. 30 listing.
Haunted Heights Ghost Walks, The Weems-Botts Museum Annex. See Oct. 30 listing.
Incident at Froggy Bottom, Frog Level Farm, Aylett.
"It's a Latin Thing" Latin Mix Night, Las Palmas Cafe, 707 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. 9 p.m. $5.
Bellydance Show, Laziza Lebanese Restaurant. See Oct. 30 listing.
Downtown Walking Tour, begins and ends in Market Square, 907 Princess Anne St. A leisurely walking tour highlights the history and architecture of the downtown historic district. Co-sponsored by Fredericksburg Area Museum and Hallowed Ground Tours. 10 a.m. Adults $3, children $1. 540/809-3918.
Cruise-in, Bruster's Ice Cream, 428 Garrisonville Road, Stafford. Muscle cars, antique cars, motorcycles. 4-9 p.m. Free.
THEATER
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Oct. 29 listing.
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SUNDAY
Animal Tracks, Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. Learn to identify local wildlife by tracks and other signs. 1 p.m. $3/person, $8/family. Reservations, 540/663-3861.
Halloween Cemetery Tour. Meet trolley at Visitor Center on Caroline Street. 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. See Oct. 31 listing.
40th Volksmarch, Motts Run Reservoir. See Oct. 31 listing.
Fredericksburg Tai Chi, Old Mill Park, 2216 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. All levels. 10:30 a.m. Free. 540/310-0735; arttechnology.com/taichi.
CONCERT
All Saints Day Recital, Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 308 Hanover St. Featuring Thomas Bara, organ instructor at the Interlochen Arts Academy, performing on the newly rebuilt Reuter/Colby installation of last October 2008. 3 p.m. 540/373-9021, ext. 12;
Email: wfm@fumcva.org.
THEATER
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Doors open 1 p.m., show is at 3 p.m. See Oct. 29 listing.
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MONDAY
Steak and Chicken Dinner Fundraiser, Brock Road Elementary School, 10207 Brock Road, Spotsylvania. Sponsored by Outback Steakhouse. Adults $15, children $10. 6 or 7 p.m. Benefits the community track and playground project. For tickets, call Melissa Webster at 540/972-3870.
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WEDNESDAY
An Inaugural Sesquicentennial Event, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Caroline Street. Join Chief Historian John Hennessy, from the National Park Service, for this re-created historic debate. What was the reception and reaction to the John Brown Raid in the Fredericksburg area? 7-9 p.m. 540/371-0802.
Comic Survivor, Baileys, Central Park. Comics compete for prizes. 8:30 p.m. 540/287-3613.
Country, Western, Swing Dance Lessons, VFW Post 3103, 2701 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. 7-9 p.m. $7. 703/509-5044.
THEATER
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Doors open 11:30 a.m., show begins 1:30 p.m. See Oct. 29 listing.
Mystery Theater: "Murder at the Tonylou Awards," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Audience participation. Arrival 6:45 p.m., show starts 8 p.m. Dinner and show, $42. 540/370-4300.
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THURSDAY
Screening: "Soul of a People: Writing America's Story," Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center. Documentary explores one of the most controversial public assistance programs of the Great Depression. 7 p.m. 540/371-3037, ext. 141.
THEATER
"Mame," Lake of the Woods Community Center, 110 Sweetbriar Park Road, Locust Grove. Presented by Lake of the Woods Players. 8 p.m. Adults $24, students $19. Runs through Nov. 15. lowplayers.org.
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Oct. 29 listing.
--Compiled by Debbie Sauder
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